Dr. E. Richard (Rick) Toracinta was a talented research scientist with the Polar Meteorology Group
of the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center at
The Ohio State University. In addition to his polar work, Rick had a passion for severe weather and was a volunteer storm chaser on the
Great Plains during many springs. This scholarship commemorates Rick's lasting interest in the atmosphere as well as his desire to be a teacher.

The scholarship is awarded biennially to a graduate student studying atmospheric science, broadly defined, at The Ohio State University.
Preference will be given to students specializing in severe weather (e.g., thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes), polar meteorology or
polar climatology. The selection criteria include academic performance, excellence as an instructor (if appropriate), financial need, and intended use
of the scholarship funds to advance one's graduate studies.

To apply, send a brief (typically 1-2 pages) statement of eligibility and intended usage of the scholarship funds. Examples of the latter
include travel to a conference or to undertake fieldwork for one's degree, payment of page charges on a refereed manuscript, etc.
Include copies of your undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Provide a cover page that specifies your name, phone, email address and your
advisor's name, phone, and email address.

The $2,000.00 scholarship will be awarded by late March or early April 2015. The recipient will be selected by a 3-member
committee. For more information, contact David Bromwich at 614-292-6692 or
.

G. McKenzie Undergraduate Scholarship Fund

Updated 11/04/2014

2014 Winners

Scott Aleshire, School of Earth Sciences, Advisor: Terry Wilson

Sean O’Brien, School of Earth Sciences, Advisor: Larry Krissek

The next request for applications will occur in Autumn 2015.

Attention UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS working with Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center scientists.
You are encouraged to apply for research support from the G. McKenzie Undergraduate Scholarship Fund.
The funds are to be used in support of your undergraduate research (travel to meetings to present research, future fieldwork, and/or other anticipated research related expenses).

Applications are due by TBA and are to be submitted to:
Dr. Ellen Mosley-Thompson
Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center
The Ohio State University
108 Scott Hall
1090 Carmack Road
Columbus, OH 43210

The scholarship(s) will be awarded by TBA.

Applications must include: a one-page description of your project (please include a title), a short detailed budget and a letter of
endorsement by the BPRC member with whom you are working. Please include your contact information within your proposal (email address,
phone number and advisor's name). Requests can be in the amount of $500.00 or less.